Made all, jumped big at 1st, soon clear, reduced advantage at 5th, slow jump 3 out, travelled well and asserted before last where jumped big, kept on well, comfortably op 4/9
Towards rear, 4th at 5th, 5th at 6th, soon niggled along, headway to 3rd before 2 out, no impression on winner before last, ridden and kept on to 2nd closing stages tchd 8/1
Tracked leader, 2nd to clear leader at 2nd, took closer order at 5th, 3rd at 6th, improved to 2nd 3 out, no impression on winner before last, ridden and dropped to 3rd closing stages op 10/3
Tracked leader, not fluent at 1st, 3rd to clear leader at 2nd, took closer order at 5th, progress to 2nd at 6th, not fluent 4 out, 3rd 3 out, dropped to 4th before 2 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out op 16/1
Stormy Ireland (1/3), Eglantine Du Seuil (4/1), Black Tears (7/1), Barra (20/1), Awayinthewest (33/1)
The terms of this race very much suit STORMY IRELAND and her strong form late last season marks her out as the one to beat receiving 6lb from Festival winner Eglantine De Seuil who is still the biggest danger. Often the bridesmaid; Barra should yet again get involved but ultimately find one or two too strong.